The Old Lady


The Old Lady is a 1932 Italian comedy drama film directed by Amleto Palermi and starring Emma Gramatica, Maurizio D'Ancora and Armando Falconi. It also features Vittorio De Sica in his first sound film. The film's sets were designed by the art director Redo Romagnoli.

Synopsis

Maria, an elderly but impoverished aristocrat, works as a roasted chestnut vendor in order to maintain a pretend show of wealth for her niece whose education she is supporting.

Cast